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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.81, 18,373.70 and 9,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.81, 18,373.70 and 9,060.32 is: 12,500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.81 : 18,373.70 = 9,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.81/18,373.70 = 9,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.81x = 18,373.70 × 9,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.81x = 166,471,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,471,670.17/13,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.87

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